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Sewer overflow in Warrington Monday

There was a sanitary sewer overflow Monday in West Pensacola, according to the Emerald Coast Utilities Authority.

The blockage was caused by grease and rags in the sewer main at Atwater Street & Bradford Drive, according to an ECUA news release.

The overflow was estimated at 1,125 gallons. The overflow area was cleaned and disinfected with a biocide agent that abated any contamination concerns, per state protocol. The Escambia County Health Department, the State Warning Point and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection were notified.

For more information, customers may contact ECUA Customer Service at (850) 476-0480 for assistance.

Nine Mile Road repairs rescheduled

Emergency repairs between the Escambia River Bridge and Scenic Highway in Escambia County have been rescheduled to a later date, according Florida Department of Transportation spokesman Ian Satter.

All lanes will open to traffic as FDOT personnel re-evaluate the construction project in order to reduce traffic impacts and minimize delays.

“We had scheduled to have the westbound outside lane closed for three weeks to conduct some repairs,” Satter said. “Bu we’ve been seeing some lengthy backups and delays, so we’ve decided to re-evaulate that work site.”

Construction began Monday to repair the westbound outside, right lane and shoulder that were damaged by heavy rains and flooding in the area in April.

But Satter said Tuesday that lane closure would be lifted.

“We should have it all taken care of by the morning, so people won’t see those delays,” he said.

Temporary safety measures have been put in place until permanent repairs can be completed, Satter said. Construction crews still will be on site conducting secondary repairs off the roadway that will not impact the traveling public.

For more information, follow the Florida Department of Transportation District Three on Twitter @myfdot_nwfl or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MyFDOTNWFL.

SRSO hosting gun safety training

The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a series of public firearm safety training classes during the coming months.

The free course can be used to fulfill one of the requirements for a Florida concealed weapons permit. There is a two-hour classroom portion, as well as time on the firearm range. Range time is provided to apply what you have learned in the classroom.

Participants must bring their own handgun and at least 25 rounds of ammunition. Friends and spouses can share a handgun but should bring enough ammunition for both individuals.

Attendees are asked to leave their unloaded weapon locked in their vehicle until the class instructor gives instructions on when and how to transport the gun to the range.

The available sessions are 8 a.m.-noon Oct. 18, Nov. 15 and Dec. 20.

Applications are available online at santarosasheriff.org under the “Programs” tab.

Repairs to Gulf Breeze Library won’t affect operations

The roof of the Gulf Breeze Library currently is being replaced, but the construction is not anticipated to impact regular operations.

During the next two to three weeks, patrons may experience limited parking and construction related noise when visiting the library. No special closures are anticipated to complete the repairs, and the library will follow its normal operating schedule.